We will not be doing “Folklore Reindeer” at this time. It’s very challenging to clean and it will swamp us, keeping us from being able to work on other projects. I think what’s best is to release “Folklore Reindeer” with its companion one-shot “Allegoria Lion” sometime later in 2011. It will be something we’ll work on in the background for now. Continue reading "Folklore Reindeer" Postponed
“Orange Chocolate” is going on hiatus until the end of February so Yamada-sensei can work on a new project. Fortunately, we are 4 chapters behind, so none of the readers of this blog will feel lapse between chapters. I will update this entry later with more news about Yamada-sensei’s new project. Continue reading Orange Chocolate is on Hiatus until February 2011
Phew! We managed to get this done before Thanksgiving madness goes full-swing! Anyhow, here is the long version of Furou Kyoudai! The story is the same as short version, however, there’s more detail and character development. I really enjoy this sibling pair and I hope Hakusensha allows Shiwasu-sensei to turn this into a series. Links to the long version of “Furou Kyoudai”: (Zip) (PDF) There is a 40-page follow on “Furou Kyoudai” one-shot. We will try to release it early in the new year. Next up is J+K and Magnolia. December will be nuts because of the holidays and vacation … Continue reading One-Shot: "Furou Kyoudai" The Long Version
W00t! Well, color me happy! Look what came with Hana to Yume Issue 24/2010! A wonderful book with sequels to “The Scarecrow of Oz” and “Furou Kyoudai.” *Hana to Akuma Spoilers Ahead* Also in Hana to Yume issue 24 is the final chapter of “Hana to Akuma” which features (highlight white space to read) Hana and Vivi’s wedding and off into the distant future — half demon half human babies!!! Unfortunately, Hana got old and died…but Vivi’s happy happy with his kids. Don’t know what’s going on with fandom, but I’m tempted to finish up the last three chapters… Update! … Continue reading One-shot Sequels!!!
Here is “Pika Ichi” chapter 4. I continue to like the main characters, Tarou and Hanako, and the side characters; Manaka, Dr. Murase, and Ibuki (introduced in this chapter), but the general story suffers from poor execution. I was ready to throw up my hands and quit the series after about 10-pages into translating this chapter, until after banging my head on my desk a few times and then breaking into hysterical laughter, it all became clear. I’m taking the bullying aspect of this story way too seriously and I’m probably ultra-sensitive because at the time I started the translation, … Continue reading Pika Ichi Chapter 4 — Love, Hate, and General Frustration…
The Ouran Commemoration in Lala Special issue 12/2010 contains a lot of stuff. I stuck to the stuff that was most interesting to me and took into consideration what might appear in Volume 18 when it’s finally released in English. Five chapters were selected as key chapters to re-read. They are chapters 4, 20, 36, 52, and 80. These key chapters were reprinted and took up the bulk of the commemoration. Interspersed between the chapter re-prints were interviews and Ouran trivia. I imagine most of this stuff will appear when Volume 18 is finally released in English from Viz, plus, … Continue reading Ouran Special Short Story and Commemoration
It you want this set of bookmarks, order yourself a copy of the December 2010 issue of the Lala Special. Links: Lala Special from Amazon Japan: LinkLala Special from Akadot: (I’ll post the link when it’s in stock) The short special Ouran chapter will be released tomorrow along with the preview for the 60-page one-shot sequel coming in Lala 3 in late January 2011. Continue reading Ouran Bookmarks from Lala Special
Hopefully this isn’t the last of “Seirei Produce.” Anyhow, in this chapter, Amane continues to “rock” the school girl uniform. You have to admire his unwavering confidence. Plus, there’s more of the handsome Ookami the Blue. Links to “Seirei Produce” chapter 6: (Zip) (PDF) I’ll keep my eyes open for any more news on the continuation of “Seirei Produce” and I’ll update the status as soon as it changes. Next up is the short Ouran omake from the latest issue of Lala Special. After that will be either “Pika Ichi” chapter 4 or the long version of “Furou Kyoudai.” Continue reading "Seirei Produce" Chapter 6
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